Select Certified
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
Certification Process
To become a certified landscape irrigation auditor, you must:
- Submit an application. Minimum requirement: one year of irrigation-related work experience.
- Pass the irrigation auditor exam. The 3-hour exam includes 125 multiple choice questions on site selection, irrigation audit procedures/technology, terminology, soils, irrigation, weather, plants, base schedules/scheduling, water use and schedule adjustments.
- Submit a landscape irrigation audit. Audits must be completed independently and verified by an IA-certified professional in good standing.
- Comply with the Code of Ethics.
- Remain in good standing. As of Jan. 1, 2011, CLIAs must submit 20 continuing education units per 2-year cycle to remain in good standing. For details on CEU requirements, click here.
Fee Schedule
|
IA Member
|
Nonmember
|
| Step 1: Application Fee |
$50
|
$175
|
| Step 2: Irrigation Auditor Exam Fee |
$200
|
$325
|
| Exam Retake |
$200
|
$325
|
| Audit Resubmission Fee |
$75
|
$125
|
| Annual Renewal Fee (one certification) |
$50
|
$100
|
| Annual Renewal Fee (two or more certifications) |
$100
|
$150
|
Exam cancellations must be made in writing at least five business days prior to the exam date. Cancellations made after this date will be assessed a cancellation fee. If a candidate fails to appear on the day of exam, the candidate will forfeit all application and exam fees and will not be eligible for a refund.
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Questions? Contact IA at certification@irrigation.org or 703.536.7080.